4/26/2016 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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Community Preservation Committee Minutes April 26. 2016 Mashpee Historical CgMission- Mash ee Histo 'c District Sigoge Project- $57,801: It was recommended the Town Seal and notification of the funding contribution for this project from CPC be incorporated into the signage if this application is supported. It was noted that Town Counsel would be consulted regarding the project and signage placement. Earl Mills described several sites in the Town of Mashpee that were once used for different purposes. Mr. Mills in strong support of the project indicated the proposal would give charm to the Mashpee community as well as promote educational lessons regarding Mashpee's history. CPC member Frank Lord also indicated the project would promote walking tours, and in the future articles regarding Mashpee's history would be written for the Mashpee Enterprise to make this an ongoing story and history lesson. It was noted that Mr. Fudala,the Town Planner assisted in the selection process of areas planned for the placement of historic signage. At the Town Manager's request,a set of marker signs are recommended to be displayed at the Mashpee Town Hall. It was noted the Tribe would also be a part of the conversation regarding the placement of signage to fulfill this project. It was recommended that a pamphlet holder be placed at the herring run. This may encourage others to walk in this attractive area. A brief discussion followed with respect to defining Trust lands. The Community Preservation Committee contributed funds in the support of the Old Indian Meetinghouse restoration project. However, it does not appear the building is open to the public. Now that the land is in trust it was asked if taxpayers are able to visit the meetinghouse. This topic has been unclear. Mr. Mills indicated the Tribal Council has yet to say thank you publically to the community for assisting with the funding of the Old Indian Meetinghouse. Habitat for Humani of Ca Cod-Orchard& u' ui set Comm Housing Project- 40 000: Leedara Zola was in attendance on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod to discuss their application to request funding for twoprojects previously funded by CPC. The projects are identified as 108 Orchard Road and 132 Quinaquisset Avenue, Mashpee. To date Habitat for Humanity has constructed 96 homes on Cape Cod, 16 home in the Town of Mashpee. Currently there are 27 homes in pre-development. This includes the Orchard and Quinaquisset community housing projects which are in the local initiative program(LIP). Habitat has received a total of 28 applications for the two three bedroom homes.